MICHAEL ANTONIA

Workshop: A Career You Don't Need a Vacation From

The Flashdance DJ / YEAH! Rentals / YEAH! Weddings / YEAH! Furniture
music obsessive. entrepreneur. brunch aficionado.
founding member of the flashdance, YEAH! Rentals, & YEAH! Weddings

i bought my first record at the age of 9 (45 of Frank Sinatra's - New York New York). in 1996 i started djing by night, while booking and producing shows in night clubs, theaters, and festivals by day. two years later i took a job in marketing, advertising, and brand strategy. after 10 years of the ad world i realized i needed more, so i walked away from the clients (stayed pals with the creatives) and moved to LA. i started the flashdance from my dining room table during the worst recession in recorded history with a pregnant wife and no money. in 6 years we've turned it into one of the most highly regarded brands in the wedding and event industry. the flashdance now houses 6 companies and supports over 30 people.

i currently juggle my time between creative direction and marketing YEAH! Rentals (my furniture and props rental company), our newest wedding collective YEAH! Weddings & most recently i am launching a furniture line and have about 3 secret projects in the cue. i still maintain a dizzying travel schedule djing, and get my music obsession fix working as music supervisor for the Ace Hotel. occasionally i brunch.

Twitter: @theflashdance @yeahrentals @yeahfurniture @yeahweddings

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